I’ve been riding this for about 9 months now and it’s been a blast. I’ve done nearly 9000km and I’ve done 2 major road trips of 2000 and 1800km. The bike is absolutely fantastic in the city and even out in the highway it’s a hoot. However where it is most fun is small twisty roads, where even if you don’t judge corners too well it won’t result in anything life threatening. Positives - 1. Great engine, loves to rev 2. Punchy low end 3. Sporty handling 4. Adjustable rear end 5. No major vibrations 6. Sounds great for a single, crackles and pop and all 7. Looks oh so good Negatives- 1. Luggage carrying capacity 2. Uncomfortable for passenger 3. Sporty positing so can result in sore knees, back and butt after a long day 4. Small tank is a major pain
I own this bike and a 2021 cbr600rr. This bike is so much fun to ride and much much easier to take out than the 600. So easy to whip around, easy to feel the friction zone, and a lot easier to maneuver Love it!
Practically perfect in every way, as Mary Poppins would say. When I passed my full-licence test back in February, I dug deep for a new 700 because I could. In hindsight, I think this would have suited me better: lighter, swift enough, very good looking. Ah well.
Just picked up a new 2023 today (partially on the strength of great reviews like this one) because I wanted something a bit more powerful than the little Kawasaki Z125 Pro I bought a few weeks ago. I LOVE the little Z, but for the kind of rural back road exploration I like to do, I just noticed that for the short stretches when the posted limit is 50-55 mph, the Z struggles a bit, because other motorists tend to treat such roads as freeways. I'm not a beginner--most of the 14 bikes I've owned in the past were 1000cc or larger--but I'm discovering the joys of small-displacement bikes lately, and this one looks like a peach! Thanks.
Test rode it for a few minutes. Absolute fun and agility is what its all about. I have Zero complaint about the performance of this machine. And looks wise too almost perfect really. Just wish it's a little big the overall body of the bike. As a 5'11 well built guy, I kinda make it look small when sitting on it
Kind of makes us wish the 500 was a single cylinder and a little lighter. 47bhp isn't a lot for a 189kg machine. That said, I haven't checked how the overall dimensions compare to this little one
G'day Mark from Australia, another great review, as you know already I'm a big fan of the CB range from Honda, I have ridden around Australia twice, once on CB 750 and the other a CB 1000, not one mechanical problem, and the 750 even towed my mate's BMW for 150 kms ( clutch problem), cheers mate Neil 🤠.
Currently doing my a2 licience and this bike will be my first and last, great power, best looking naked i seen, a slip on exhaust, licience plate holder is a must. Great review btw
I’m finding myself really drawn to this nicely compact 300cc single cylinder bike… This really would be a perfect second bike, I personally wouldn’t feel safe on the roads on either a Grom or Monkey bike, or any other 125cc machine for that matter, but this little number would be the perfect alternative/solution to those bikes! It certainly would make a good garage companion to my Tracer 9-GT, I know that you have one of these also Mark. I’ve done 10,500 miles on mine now in the last 18-months. Still really enjoying it! 👍🏻
@@markpulling12 I've got a GSXR 600 K5 and an MT07 Tracer and the Bike i Spend most Miles on is the Wifes CBR250R. The Wifes other Bike, a 2021 MT03 seems a bit more Frugal on Fuel than this Bike as She never Drops below a 100 MPG, i myself get over 70 MPG on my Tracer which may Improve as i have just Put a 15 Tooth Sprocket on the Front as the 6th Gear was just to Tall, i must Add though that i Ride a Lot more Sedate than i used to.
@@MADTASS That’s interesting, I’ve never heard of anyone else seeing over 100mpg from their mt 03. Most people on YT report about 55 to 70. Mine’s showing 102.5 mpg at the present. Perhaps we’re riding more sedately than the others. I think it’s a brilliant bike as long as it fit you ergonomically.
The CB300R is finally getting the love it deserves. Yes, most don't believe that the motor is a feisty little thing. I sold my 2019 CB300R after 3 1/2 years and 15k miles. I got a new 2022 Vitpilen 401. As good as the CB300R is, the Vit is greatly more refined and equipped for only $350 more.
Do you think the Vitpilen is too torquey/snappy for a first bike, or would you have gotten a Vitpilen instead of the CB300R for your first bike if you started over?
@@judge831 No, the 401s are the best beginner bikes. Throttle response is mellower than the Duke 390. I would have gotten a Vit when I bought the Honda but the price then was $6299 + $1500 shipping from Austria. It's now $5399 + $485 shipping, now made by Bajaj in India. And, the 2022 Vit has a quick shifter and adjustable suspension witch it didn't have in 2019. It's also A LOT prettier than in 2019.
@@georgekrpan3181 sad that its being built in india now. The indian ktms are full of problems including serious problems with the engine or little annoying ones like the dash fogging up after it sees water and a multitude of electrical issues. Vitpilens are also being built in the same bajaj factory. I was seriously considering a 390 duke but went with the cb300r because of these issues. Even the cb300r sold in india is produced there with less quality materials as far as i know
I agree with everything you say about this bike. I rode one at a local Dealership last week, and I LOVED it. The ONE change I would make would be to put a GOOD aftermarket seat like a Corbin on it.... I'm 68, semi-retired, and have been a rider since my teens. I don't have the "Need for speed" anymore. I'm looking for a nic all around aching as a commuter for my 11 Mile ride to work, and hen play with it a little on my days off. I'm currently without a Bike at the moment. My wife does not want to spend the money on something this "New", but I feel the little 300 would meet my needs until I can't ride anymore. I expect to be able to ride another 5-10 Years. I've test ridden two of these machines and I don't need anything bigger or faster. This IS a good all around machine!
Honda CB300R is underrated in the UK. I now live in Thailand where a 300cc motorbike is considered a big bike. I would say it was more fun to ride than the heavy fat CB500s and more like a powerful Honda Grom/Monkey The good thing about the CB300R is that it is really good in Bangkok City jams being narrow for filtering , short wheel base and steep forks for manoeuvring round stationery vehicles in traffic jams.
Well said. 300s and 400s are more suitable for SEA countries, where the roads are narrow and lots of traffic jam. I owned a cb300r as well, and would want to treat it with Samco Sport rad hose kit. However, the company said the model is not popular in EU, so they don't plan to create the kit for it. Oh well...
@@thailandstreetscenes I purchased the CB300R (revised 2022 model with gear indicator, slipper clutch etc.) in August 2022 when it became available in Thailand. Highly recommend it for Thailand as it can be serviced and repaired at any Honda dealer though best to go to the dealer before so they can order an oil filter for it before the service.
@@johntheaccountant5594 I'm looking at buying a 2018/2019 model. Shame there's no gear indicator on those models, but I'm quite sure it's possible to have one installed. Yeah, that's the great thing about having a honda here in Thailand, so many dealerships service centres in every city .
Really wish more effort was put into passenger accommodations the misses doesn’t ride often but she’s not 90 lbs either and that makes me look at other bikes I don’t want too when small cc shopping
What made me really look up was that weight - yes, Honda confirms 143kg kerb, and they usually really do fill the tank. Makes me look at this with more interest than one of the RE 350s. And the price - not RE cheap but less than Honda's own 350 scooters - the sh350 would be a twist and go city and light highway alternative but for a few hundred more. I'm interested.
Something like the enfield hunter should be cheaper.. Honda uses lighter alloys to keep weight down to around 144kg kerbweight.. The New Hunter weighs around 181kg with a full tank. That is 37kg heavier.. Enfield uses classic steel and iron in their frame and engine parts.. Like other cheaper chineese bikes such as the Zontes ZT310-T that weighs 193kg their frames and engine parts are rather heavy.. I think the meteor weighs 190.5kg with a full tank.. This makes it rather planted and stable at 100km/h... but 20.2hp to 190kg of weight.. That is just a little to soft for European motorways..
Mark, thank you once again! I've added 2 more bikes to my collection, 2 of which you helped me purchase, this one and the Forza 350 maxi scooter. The Forza is really sensible and pragmatic with that storage, but this is more fun to zip around on when you have no plans and simply want to ride around for fun. I picked up the blue one here In Australia. I was so close to pulling the trigger on the hunter 350, but wasn't so keen on doing the valve clearances myself. These Hondas have those long service / valve clearance checks, it's hard to look over. Have a good 2023!
ive done all the motorway biking 85+mph that i need to do and dual carriageways... its not stimulating biking... i just enjoy plodding scenic B roads etc nowdays..a lot less stress and more fun..this lil honda might very well be replacing my nc700x i never use..
I currently have a Yamaha XJ6n and I am looking into the lower capacity bikes due to commuting a lot but i still want something within the a2 range due to having to ride an a2 bike for two years to then upgrade to an a license. I really like the looks of these but where I live, I am unable to use all the power for my bike. Loving this blue colour. Might have to pop down to my local dealership and have a look.
I really liked my 2018 CB300R, Everything you said there is spot-on.. I would have kept mine, but I found the gearing quite short so when I tried the NC750X DCT I was sold. Great review and well put together. Thanks
hi Mark, any chance you could review and compare with this lil Honda the similar BMW? Talking about the G 310 R, which is also a single cilinder, 313 cmc motor, 30 something bhp. Can't find this CB300R in my country, so I'll probably look at some other beginner bikes. The little bmw is of interest to me, and I can't really find a lot of good quality reviews done in Europe.. Mostly in Asia and US, but not sure they are very relevant (in terms of roads, traffic and weather conditions). Thanks and keep it going!
Hi Marian ...I'm hopefully doing some reviews over the next few months with a local ish BMW dealer so may well be able to review the 310 at some point Best wishes mark
Oh thanks Robert....I knew it was on its way I'll give them a shout asap but the weather is looking rubbish next week.. will review it on the next decent day hopefully Cheers for that 😊
@@kyledaw876 yes what I meant was I wonder if the lexmoto uses the same engine as the Voge 500 which is a clone of the CB,500,x I see they look totally different .... leave it with me I'll have a ring round Cheers mark
Hi James ....tough choice...the zontes is a bit more power and cheaper...the honda feels smoother and a bit nicer to ride and lighter Personally I'd pay a bit more and get the honda cheers mark
Mark can you recommend a bike that's a halfway house between the CB300r and the CB500f? The 300 seems a bit underpowered for daily touring, as the revs are quite high at motorway speed, but the 500 seems too heavy, with an extra 50 kilos to lug around but only 15 more bhp. My sweet spot is something with 40 bhp and 160 kilos.
got one for nocking about on easy maintenance. wishes lift bobbins at back for tyre changes. niggle. And if this was a 350 would have been world beater for nipping to work on. otherwise grate bike. greatest gearbox i have ever road and ive had a few bikes no clunk to 1st gear
@@raoulduke3770 since the other 'little' bikes are heavier and you already have a big bike... perhaps the Honda for its light weight making it feel a little more like a toy, and easier to man handle in tight traffic
@@wolfpackpete6408 I like the Honda for the better components (forks, brakes) but was looking for Marks opinion on how they compare to each other. He seemed to enjoy them all.
Hi Mark , as a very short rider , can you get a lower seat for this bike ? or can the seat be adjusted ? Thank you for a fantastic review of this beautiful machine
Hi Sean yes there are low seat options ...have a Google...plus you could get the bike lowered ... something like a lust racing kit ...it's not a big job Best wishes mark
Hi will close contest but for me the Honda would just win as I wasn't too keen on the sloping seat on the z400 ...the Kawasaki is a bit faster but the Honda is perfect as a runabout Best wishes mark
Gr8 review as always Mark. I was looking at a used 300r just a couple of days ago and after watching your reviews (and seeing you lift the bike off the stand with one hand) I think I may try one for a test ride. I really like light weight bikes - this model is only 10 kilos heavier than the 125cc and the 500cc has a huge weight increase jump.
Hey, Mark. I wondered why I hadn't seen any of your videos in my links. It seems I was unsubscribed. I have no idea why. Anyway, I've rectified this and will get up to date, mate. Nick
Hi all the info re height and me on the bike is in the first five minutes But I'm 170 cm ...you should be fine at 189 cm but maybe look at the cb500f which is bigger or even the cb500x Best wishes mark
I suppose the size and weight is the reason you go for it. If you want a light bike with a low stay height then it's hard to beat. I wouldn't pay a bit more for a bike I didn't want even if it was a little quicker.
@@letni9506 Totally Agree, it will do 90 mph and you can have so much more fun, i very rarely go over 70 mph on the wifes CBR250R and i still go home Smiling with a Clean Licence.
Even though you're a fairly small guy, looking at you on the bike there's clearly no way anyone is gonna sit behind you. Bike's just too physically small for approx half the male population. Tiny tank plus no flipping mainstand grrr what's that all about? Save up your money a buy the CB500X instead. Edit: and as for 16k valve checks .. I'd rather do it twice as often on an old bike like a Superdream because it's ten times less work.
I’ve been riding this for about 9 months now and it’s been a blast. I’ve done nearly 9000km and I’ve done 2 major road trips of 2000 and 1800km. The bike is absolutely fantastic in the city and even out in the highway it’s a hoot. However where it is most fun is small twisty roads, where even if you don’t judge corners too well it won’t result in anything life threatening.
Positives -
1. Great engine, loves to rev
2. Punchy low end
3. Sporty handling
4. Adjustable rear end
5. No major vibrations
6. Sounds great for a single, crackles and pop and all
7. Looks oh so good
Negatives-
1. Luggage carrying capacity
2. Uncomfortable for passenger
3. Sporty positing so can result in sore knees, back and butt after a long day
4. Small tank is a major pain
That is the best TH-cam comment I have read since the beginning of this year 2023 ! Thanks a lot it's very useful !
maybe all that revving is killing your mpg 😆
You site knee and back pain. Can I ask your height? I'm considering this model as my first purchase. For reference I'm 6' 1".
@@adam346 Haha it’s not bad, 30-35 usually! Just cause it loves revving doesn’t mean I ride full throttle all the time!
@@jamesballard6564 Back and butt pain I’ve gotten over now, knee is an issue, I’m 5’10!
I own this bike and a 2021 cbr600rr.
This bike is so much fun to ride and much much easier to take out than the 600. So easy to whip around, easy to feel the friction zone, and a lot easier to maneuver
Love it!
Hi Kevin many thanks 👍
Sounds to me like you need a 650cc naked twin
Practically perfect in every way, as Mary Poppins would say. When I passed my full-licence test back in February, I dug deep for a new 700 because I could. In hindsight, I think this would have suited me better: lighter, swift enough, very good looking. Ah well.
Thanks Dennis
I own this 300 and the cbr600rr. On most days I take out the 300 bc it’s so much easier to ride and just have fun.
Don’t be despondent about having a 700cc bike. It’s a good choice.
Just picked up a new 2023 today (partially on the strength of great reviews like this one) because I wanted something a bit more powerful than the little Kawasaki Z125 Pro I bought a few weeks ago. I LOVE the little Z, but for the kind of rural back road exploration I like to do, I just noticed that for the short stretches when the posted limit is 50-55 mph, the Z struggles a bit, because other motorists tend to treat such roads as freeways. I'm not a beginner--most of the 14 bikes I've owned in the past were 1000cc or larger--but I'm discovering the joys of small-displacement bikes lately, and this one looks like a peach! Thanks.
Test rode it for a few minutes. Absolute fun and agility is what its all about. I have Zero complaint about the performance of this machine. And looks wise too almost perfect really. Just wish it's a little big the overall body of the bike. As a 5'11 well built guy, I kinda make it look small when sitting on it
Kind of makes us wish the 500 was a single cylinder and a little lighter. 47bhp isn't a lot for a 189kg machine.
That said, I haven't checked how the overall dimensions compare to this little one
G'day Mark from Australia, another great review, as you know already I'm a big fan of the CB range from Honda, I have ridden around Australia twice, once on CB 750 and the other a CB 1000, not one mechanical problem, and the 750 even towed my mate's BMW for 150 kms ( clutch problem), cheers mate Neil 🤠.
Thanks Neil yes you can't beat the Honda's for reliability:)
Currently doing my a2 licience and this bike will be my first and last, great power, best looking naked i seen, a slip on exhaust, licience plate holder is a must. Great review btw
I’m finding myself really drawn to this nicely compact 300cc single cylinder bike… This really would be a perfect second bike, I personally wouldn’t feel safe on the roads on either a Grom or Monkey bike, or any other 125cc machine for that matter, but this little number would be the perfect alternative/solution to those bikes!
It certainly would make a good garage companion to my Tracer 9-GT, I know that you have one of these also Mark. I’ve done 10,500 miles on mine now in the last 18-months. Still really enjoying it! 👍🏻
Thanks yes these really are great....with a top speed of 95:mph it's much more capable than 125 s etc cheers mark
@@markpulling12 I've got a GSXR 600 K5 and an MT07 Tracer and the Bike i Spend most Miles on is the Wifes CBR250R. The Wifes other Bike, a 2021 MT03 seems a bit more Frugal on Fuel than this Bike as She never Drops below a 100 MPG, i myself get over 70 MPG on my Tracer which may Improve as i have just Put a 15 Tooth Sprocket on the Front as the 6th Gear was just to Tall, i must Add though that i Ride a Lot more Sedate than i used to.
@@MADTASS That’s interesting, I’ve never heard of anyone else seeing over 100mpg from their mt 03. Most people on YT report about 55 to 70. Mine’s showing 102.5 mpg at the present. Perhaps we’re riding more sedately than the others. I think it’s a brilliant bike as long as it fit you ergonomically.
The CB300R is finally getting the love it deserves. Yes, most don't believe that the motor is a feisty little thing. I sold my 2019 CB300R after 3 1/2 years and 15k miles. I got a new 2022 Vitpilen 401. As good as the CB300R is, the Vit is greatly more refined and equipped for only $350 more.
Do you think the Vitpilen is too torquey/snappy for a first bike, or would you have gotten a Vitpilen instead of the CB300R for your first bike if you started over?
@@judge831 No, the 401s are the best beginner bikes. Throttle response is mellower than the Duke 390. I would have gotten a Vit when I bought the Honda but the price then was $6299 + $1500 shipping from Austria. It's now $5399 + $485 shipping, now made by Bajaj in India. And, the 2022 Vit has a quick shifter and adjustable suspension witch it didn't have in 2019. It's also A LOT prettier than in 2019.
@@georgekrpan3181 Bajaj is the best Indian brand with a great legacy.
@@Vikesh7896 I believe it.
@@georgekrpan3181 sad that its being built in india now. The indian ktms are full of problems including serious problems with the engine or little annoying ones like the dash fogging up after it sees water and a multitude of electrical issues. Vitpilens are also being built in the same bajaj factory. I was seriously considering a 390 duke but went with the cb300r because of these issues. Even the cb300r sold in india is produced there with less quality materials as far as i know
I agree with everything you say about this bike. I rode one at a local Dealership last week, and I LOVED it. The ONE change I would make would be to put a GOOD aftermarket seat like a Corbin on it....
I'm 68, semi-retired, and have been a rider since my teens. I don't have the "Need for speed" anymore. I'm looking for a nic all around aching as a commuter for my 11 Mile ride to work, and hen play with it a little on my days off.
I'm currently without a Bike at the moment. My wife does not want to spend the money on something this "New", but I feel the little 300 would meet my needs until I can't ride anymore. I expect to be able to ride another 5-10 Years.
I've test ridden two of these machines and I don't need anything bigger or faster. This IS a good all around machine!
Thanks Bruce great comment ☺️👍
Honda CB300R is underrated in the UK.
I now live in Thailand where a 300cc motorbike is considered a big bike.
I would say it was more fun to ride than the heavy fat CB500s and more like a powerful Honda Grom/Monkey
The good thing about the CB300R is that it is really good in Bangkok City jams being narrow for filtering , short wheel base and steep forks for manoeuvring round stationery vehicles in traffic jams.
Thanks John couldn't agree more
Cheers mark
Well said. 300s and 400s are more suitable for SEA countries, where the roads are narrow and lots of traffic jam. I owned a cb300r as well, and would want to treat it with Samco Sport rad hose kit. However, the company said the model is not popular in EU, so they don't plan to create the kit for it. Oh well...
Hi I'm also in Thailand. How long have you have the cb300r for ? I'm thinking of buying once myself.
@@thailandstreetscenes I purchased the CB300R (revised 2022 model with gear indicator, slipper clutch etc.) in August 2022 when it became available in Thailand. Highly recommend it for Thailand as it can be serviced and repaired at any Honda dealer though best to go to the dealer before so they can order an oil filter for it before the service.
@@johntheaccountant5594 I'm looking at buying a 2018/2019 model. Shame there's no gear indicator on those models, but I'm quite sure it's possible to have one installed. Yeah, that's the great thing about having a honda here in Thailand, so many dealerships service centres in every city .
Really wish more effort was put into passenger accommodations the misses doesn’t ride often but she’s not 90 lbs either and that makes me look at other bikes I don’t want too when small cc shopping
What made me really look up was that weight - yes, Honda confirms 143kg kerb, and they usually really do fill the tank. Makes me look at this with more interest than one of the RE 350s. And the price - not RE cheap but less than Honda's own 350 scooters - the sh350 would be a twist and go city and light highway alternative but for a few hundred more. I'm interested.
Cheers Gary yes it really rides well
Something like the enfield hunter should be cheaper.. Honda uses lighter alloys to keep weight down to around 144kg kerbweight.. The New Hunter weighs around 181kg with a full tank. That is 37kg heavier.. Enfield uses classic steel and iron in their frame and engine parts.. Like other cheaper chineese bikes such as the Zontes ZT310-T that weighs 193kg their frames and engine parts are rather heavy..
I think the meteor weighs 190.5kg with a full tank.. This makes it rather planted and stable at 100km/h... but 20.2hp to 190kg of weight.. That is just a little to soft for European motorways..
Mark, thank you once again! I've added 2 more bikes to my collection, 2 of which you helped me purchase, this one and the Forza 350 maxi scooter. The Forza is really sensible and pragmatic with that storage, but this is more fun to zip around on when you have no plans and simply want to ride around for fun. I picked up the blue one here In Australia. I was so close to pulling the trigger on the hunter 350, but wasn't so keen on doing the valve clearances myself. These Hondas have those long service / valve clearance checks, it's hard to look over. Have a good 2023!
Great choice...best wishes mark
Another great review Mark. The bike does look more substantial than the competitors, even the BMW G310R looks like an inferior product.
Thanks Lee it's one of the best in its class cheers mark
That looks so much smarter with the color matched front fender
I think this the most recommended bike for Beginner..... Thanks for the review
Very nice summary review and video. I like your down to earth, common sense analysis, and remarks.
I appreciate that!
Many thanks 👍
ive done all the motorway biking 85+mph that i need to do and dual carriageways... its not stimulating biking... i just enjoy plodding scenic B roads etc nowdays..a lot less stress and more fun..this lil honda might very well be replacing my nc700x i never use..
I currently have a Yamaha XJ6n and I am looking into the lower capacity bikes due to commuting a lot but i still want something within the a2 range due to having to ride an a2 bike for two years to then upgrade to an a license. I really like the looks of these but where I live, I am unable to use all the power for my bike. Loving this blue colour. Might have to pop down to my local dealership and have a look.
Thanks mark for the final review.stunning bike.
You got to love a Honda! Great video Mark, nice to hear your voice almost back to normal!!
I really liked my 2018 CB300R, Everything you said there is spot-on.. I would have kept mine, but I found the gearing quite short so when I tried the NC750X DCT I was sold. Great review and well put together. Thanks
Hi ya !! ...yes I saw your video... great little bike though
I was waiting on the 2022 NC750X then the barstards decided to not bring them in to Australia anymore. So my next bike will not be a Honda.
@@kassiedreaneai7459 that surprises me. Such a popular bike!?
NC750X-DCT. Must be the most versatile bike ever made.
Great review looking to get this as my first bike .. exciting times
Hope you enjoy it!
I bought a used 2019 cb300r last week for my first bike and it’s awesome.
I think i'm gonna buy one of these bikes. I've seen a few 2018 models with around 12k Kilomters on the clock, going for around 1,600 GBP
Had the cb125.swapped it for the cb300r.This is a cracking bike.keep hearing this is a good beginners bike😏.This bike is for anybody.
Nice 👍
Thanks Mark,excellent and resourceful as always!
I have a 2018 and i have to say honda got this one right ,fun, light and dirt cheap to run
Cracking little bike cannot wait to order my 650r
Thanks Mark, I am getting one in a week or so
Like it very much Mark, thanks for reviewing it, very likely to become my next steed😉
hi Mark, any chance you could review and compare with this lil Honda the similar BMW? Talking about the G 310 R, which is also a single cilinder, 313 cmc motor, 30 something bhp. Can't find this CB300R in my country, so I'll probably look at some other beginner bikes.
The little bmw is of interest to me, and I can't really find a lot of good quality reviews done in Europe.. Mostly in Asia and US, but not sure they are very relevant (in terms of roads, traffic and weather conditions).
Thanks and keep it going!
Hi Marian ...I'm hopefully doing some reviews over the next few months with a local ish BMW dealer so may well be able to review the 310 at some point
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 lovely! can’t wait to hear your opinion about it!
Just brought one a few days ago waiting for it to be delivered now, wanted a lighter more maneuverable bike.
Thanks great choice ☺️
thanks for mentioning the height. i'm 5'8" and was wondering if i could put both feet on the ground with this. nice styling, and it's a honda engine
Good to hear from you again, look after yourself, great bike, love the colour, easy to move around, hopefully see it at Birmingham next month 😀👍
Thanks Martine .. enjoy the show :)
Hi Mark, I've heard they have an XSR900 in Crescent as test-rider version.
Oh thanks Robert....I knew it was on its way I'll give them a shout asap but the weather is looking rubbish next week.. will review it on the next decent day hopefully
Cheers for that 😊
Lovely little bike! Lovely bike jacket too Mark! Where can I get one of those from?
Hi Annie it's a weise hoody I bought it from Poole Moto but they are available online at other places
Wait so this one gets the rear tire hugger and Honda still refuses to give the 500 and now the 750 one???
Thanks Mark. Thinking about this bike for my first street bike. Affordable as well.
I'd highly recommend it....it's a great all rounder with amazing reliability cheers mark
Thank you for the informative video. I'm thinking SV 650 or CB 500X totally not sure lol
Sv650 the engine is incomparable feels faster than 650
Hey Mark. Are you able to do a review on the lexmoto pioneer 500x please. No ones done a review on TH-cam. Really interested to see a review
Hi yes I've seen these ...I've done the Voge 500 this is a spin off I think
@@markpulling12 they are completely different. Would love to see a video on it, if you can
@@kyledaw876 yes what I meant was I wonder if the lexmoto uses the same engine as the Voge 500 which is a clone of the CB,500,x
I see they look totally different .... leave it with me I'll have a ring round
Cheers mark
Preference with this vs the Zontes gk350 as a first bike Mark? Great reviews on both.
Hi James ....tough choice...the zontes is a bit more power and cheaper...the honda feels smoother and a bit nicer to ride and lighter
Personally I'd pay a bit more and get the honda cheers mark
Lovely summing up Mark. Thanks again.
Cheers Farhan great little bike
Mark can you recommend a bike that's a halfway house between the CB300r and the CB500f? The 300 seems a bit underpowered for daily touring, as the revs are quite high at motorway speed, but the 500 seems too heavy, with an extra 50 kilos to lug around but only 15 more bhp. My sweet spot is something with 40 bhp and 160 kilos.
How about the KTM 390 Duke it's light and an utter blast:)
@@markpulling12 perfect thanks, as long as it has honda reliability :)
@@domi9577 Kawasaki z400 is another or Yamaha mt03
@@markpulling12 I think I prefer a single Duke to those gas guzzling high revving twins. Thanks Mark
If you want reliability with a bit more size/power I would look at the Kawasaki Z400
I like these small Hondas, however I doubt they would be a good two up bike. Have you done a review of the BMW G310r, I like these.😊
Hi John no not done the BMW 310 ...I've had.a Quick ride on one ...the honda is better :)
got one for nocking about on easy maintenance. wishes lift bobbins at back for tyre changes. niggle. And if this was a 350 would have been world beater for nipping to work on. otherwise grate bike. greatest gearbox i have ever road and ive had a few bikes no clunk to 1st gear
Thanks very good practical review 👌
Do you envisage any changes for the 2024 models? It sounds like Honda has perfected this model as far as is possible :)
Hi I've heard nothing on the horizon
But like you said it's perfect 😉
Best wishes mark
I hope that you may do a review of the new Kawasaki ZX-4RR Mark, as it seems to be a viable alternative to a 600cc sports bike@@markpulling12
@@vincentjohnston8789 I've contacted Bournemouth Kawasaki...should be in the near future
Best wishes mark
CBR 300, MT-03 or Z400 as a 2nd bike? Which do you prefer?
How do you mean 2nd bike?
As in learner just recently done your test and wanting more than a 125, or to own 2 bikes?
@@wolfpackpete6408 to own two bikes. I have a “big” bike and was looking at one of the above to also have in the garage
@@raoulduke3770 since the other 'little' bikes are heavier and you already have a big bike... perhaps the Honda for its light weight making it feel a little more like a toy, and easier to man handle in tight traffic
@@wolfpackpete6408 I like the Honda for the better components (forks, brakes) but was looking for Marks opinion on how they compare to each other. He seemed to enjoy them all.
@@raoulduke3770 I understand. That's why I asked how 2nd bike was meant specifically to the situation. That's my 2 cents, I can't give Mark's
Hi Mark , as a very short rider , can you get a lower seat for this bike ? or can the seat be adjusted ? Thank you for a fantastic review of this beautiful machine
Hi Sean yes there are low seat options ...have a Google...plus you could get the bike lowered ... something like a lust racing kit ...it's not a big job
Best wishes mark
Thank you Mark , , love watching your channel , keep them coming
Hi Mark, would you take this or the Z400 to use as a secondary runabout?
Hi will close contest but for me the Honda would just win as I wasn't too keen on the sloping seat on the z400 ...the Kawasaki is a bit faster but the Honda is perfect as a runabout
Best wishes mark
Gr8 review as always Mark. I was looking at a used 300r just a couple of days ago and after watching your reviews (and seeing you lift the bike off the stand with one hand) I think I may try one for a test ride. I really like light weight bikes - this model is only 10 kilos heavier than the 125cc and the 500cc has a huge weight increase jump.
Thanks Vincent
Another great review Mark 👍
Many thanks David
Presumably this will be replaced soon by a 350 Hornet in the way the Forza upgraded from 300 to 350 and the CB650r is becoming the 750 Hornet
If that is the case I need to buy a Honda CB650R for those 4 cylinders and Neo Cafe Racer looks before they discontinue it.
Hey, Mark. I wondered why I hadn't seen any of your videos in my links. It seems I was unsubscribed. I have no idea why. Anyway, I've rectified this and will get up to date, mate. Nick
Ok nick many thanks:)
@@markpulling12 Good to hear from you. I'll start catching up now.
What is your height ? I`m 189 cm and not sure if it would be comfortable for me.
Hi all the info re height and me on the bike is in the first five minutes
But I'm 170 cm ...you should be fine at 189 cm but maybe look at the cb500f which is bigger or even the cb500x
Best wishes mark
Servicing at 8,000 miles seems too high.
I do an oil and oil filter change at 5,000 kms = 3,100 miles with quality synthetic oil.
Yes I agree 8000 miles is quite a long interval cheers mark
beautiful color!! we don’t have this color in our country 😂😂
Is it possible to restrict this to a 125cc for use after completing a CBT
No it can't sorry about that
@@markpulling12 appreciate the reply think I need to just pluck up courage and do CBT and full licence
@@bowsnature9336 i would it's absolutely fantastic riding bikes
Highly recommend it 😉
@@markpulling12 I've always wanted one since about age 8 I'm 40 now haha time's running out
Is the engine the same as on the crf300l?
I'm sure they are based on each other but the power outputs are different so tuning is different
Cheers mark
Yes it is
CB300R or Svartpilen 401?
I'd go for the cb300r ... cheers mark
Right on. Why do you prefer the CB300R? I love the style on these 2, and I'm having a hard time deciding which to get.
@@judge831 just personally I love the small nature of the honda ...it's economy and being a honda it's never going to go wrong
Cheers mark
It is 23 pounds lighter.
Unfortunately in India we don't get this beautiful blue. It's available only in red and black colours.
Hei Mark! Great review 🙂👍 that's a fun bike. Still hoping you get a honda monkey for a spin 🙈🙉🙊. Cheers from Norway!
Many thanks and greetings to Norway:)
And with that round headlight it’s a better looker than the new CB750 😂
Thanks nick yes it's a great looking bike
fun lil stunt bike
Many thanks 👍
Jeez looks a bit small for someone over 6 foot 😢
You mean: 'runabout', not 'runaround'!
How come 99 percent of motorcycle comments in comment sections are super positive?
Because Honda make very good bikes ...this is a great little bike.... people love them
Best wishes mark
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Many thanks 👍😁
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What a great review. Thanks mate.
Nice design, but not worth the price. With a bit more money you can get the CB500F.
I suppose the size and weight is the reason you go for it.
If you want a light bike with a low stay height then it's hard to beat.
I wouldn't pay a bit more for a bike I didn't want even if it was a little quicker.
@@letni9506 Totally Agree, it will do 90 mph and you can have so much more fun, i very rarely go over 70 mph on the wifes CBR250R and i still go home Smiling with a Clean Licence.
When I tested the CB500F and CB300R the CB300 was more fun to drive especially filtering in city traffic.
Even though you're a fairly small guy, looking at you on the bike there's clearly no way anyone is gonna sit behind you. Bike's just too physically small for approx half the male population. Tiny tank plus no flipping mainstand grrr what's that all about?
Save up your money a buy the CB500X instead.
Edit: and as for 16k valve checks .. I'd rather do it twice as often on an old bike like a Superdream because it's ten times less work.
Seems plenty of room on the seat.
But the rear legs seem a bit high.
it's also more to insure than a 500 for me , very strange
Long story short it’s slow